{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"424: The Beast of G\u00e9vaudan (with Gigi Griffis)","description":"  Animal attacks on the French peasantry, a mysterious beast, and a years long hunt. We\u2019re joined by author Gigi Griffis as we discuss The Beast of G\u00e9vaudan, her book  We Are The Beasts, and re-writing monsters as saviors.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;   Content Warning:  This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, child death, animal attacks, animal death, misogyny, war, natural disasters, and blood.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;   Guest  Gigi Griffis  is the author of  We Are The Beasts,  The Wicked Unseen,  And The Trees Stare Back,  The Lioness, and  The Empress  (as seen on Netflix), among other things. She is a sucker for little-known histories, unlikable female characters, and all things Europe. &amp;nbsp;   Housekeeping   -  Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends sharing   resources to help our trans siblings.   -  Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests\u2019 books, and more at  spiritspodcast.com\/books   -  Call to Action: Check out  Pale Blue Pod!   -  Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344 &amp;nbsp;   Sponsors   -   Calm  is the #1 brand for sleep, meditation, relaxation. Sign up for their 7 Day free trial and get 40% off a premium membership by going to  calm.com\/spirits. &amp;nbsp;   Find Us Online   - Website &amp;amp; Transcripts:  spiritspodcast.com   - Patreon:  patreon.com\/spiritspodcast   - Merch:  spiritspodcast.com\/merch   - Instagram:  instagram.com\/spiritspodcast   - Bluesky:  bsky.app\/profile\/spiritspodcast.com   - Twitter:  twitter.com\/spiritspodcast   - Tumblr:  spiritspodcast.tumblr.com   - Goodreads:   goodreads.com\/group\/show\/205387 &amp;nbsp;   Cast &amp;amp; Crew   - Co-Hosts:  Julia Schifini  and  Amanda McLoughlin   - Editor:  Bren Frederick   - Music:  Brandon Grugle, based on &quot;Danger Storm&quot; by  Kevin MacLeod   - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman   - Multitude:  multitude.productions &amp;nbsp;   About Us   Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits. ","author_name":"Spirits","author_url":"http:\/\/spiritspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34950360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/09a947\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183675875"}